Samuel Guzman
Portland,TX
Summary
Assisted in electrical and instrumentation maintenance, repair, and calibration for over 10 years. Supported troubleshooting and testing of electrical systems, including programmable logic controllers, pressure devices, and flow control devices. Aided in implementing electrical safety practices and lockout/tag out procedures. Certified as a Texas state journeyman electrician. Open to relocation to San Antonio, TX or Austin, TX.
Demonstrated expertise in instrumentation and electrical systems, driving troubleshooting, maintenance, and installation efforts to ensure optimal performance and safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. I&E Technician
NuStar Energy/Sunoco LP
Corpus Christi, TX
10.2019 - Current
- Optimized scheduling of activities within work orders to enhance operational efficiency.
- Ensuring availability of the required materials, tools, labor, etc. and how they will be made available prior to scheduling the work for execution.
- Performed other duties assigned by management that fall within the generally expected scope of the position.
- Assisted in troubleshooting upgrades and calibrations for various systems. Supported team members in resolving technical issues effectively. Contributed to maintaining operational efficiency through regular equipment checks.
- Rack in/out breakers in switchgear as necessary and perform lock out/tag out process.
- Assisted in programming and troubleshooting programmable logic controllers. Supported team members in maintaining system functionality. Contributed to project completion by following established protocols.
- Supported the implementation of controllers to enhance system performance. Collaborated with colleagues to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Maintained vapor control system to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
I&E Technician
VOESTALPINE TEXAS LLC
Portland, TX
05.2016 - 10.2019
- Inspect and perform testing on instrumentation and control circuitry to determine repairs needed.
- Isolate equipment utilizing proper safety procedures.
- Dismantles equipment to gain access to defective parts using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring and testing devices. Re-assemble and test equipment ensuring safe and efficient operating condition is restored.
- Inspect flow meters, pressures and related controls on instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units and diagnose any operational problems. Takes corrective action per procedure in assigned area. Verify and report suspected malfunctions and variances to supervisor.
- Performs instrument calibration for flow meters including, but not limited to oxygen, pH, mag meters, level radar, temperature, and speed sensors
- Performs routine and preventative maintenance such as inspect, indicator lights, low voltage fuses, limit switches,sensors and related equipment.
- Make adjustments on instrumentation, gauges, transmitters, valves, actuators, switches, electric motors and equipment related device specifications.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation of instrumentation and electrical,repairs and calibration reports as required.
- Report any operational problems with instrumentation or equipment to Lead or Supervisor.
- Support and comply with all process safety practices.
Journeyman Electrician/Foreman
Coonrod Electric Co
Sinton, TX
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Provided electrical service for industrial and commercial clients.
- Test and troubleshoot existing electrical systems and need of maintenance or repair.
- Document all maintenance and installations on equipment.
Education
PLC 1 (Certification) -
University of Houston-Downtown
Remote03-2026
Skills
- Electrical Experience
- Low Voltage
- Blueprint Reading
- Electrical wiring
- Maintenance
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Calibration
- High Voltage
- Schematics
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Instrumentation installation
- Lockout-tagout procedures
- Electrical code compliance
Certification
- Texas State Journeymen 2008 to Present
- Valid driver's license
- TWIC
Awards
Star Award
2022
This award honors employees that go make a difference in plant operations.
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Sr. I&E Technician
NuStar Energy/Sunoco LP
10.2019 - Current
Journeyman Electrician/Foreman
Coonrod Electric Co
09.2016 - 05.2018
I&E Technician
VOESTALPINE TEXAS LLC
05.2016 - 10.2019
PLC 1 (Certification) -
University of Houston-Downtown